Monday, 15 June 2015

Stoned/Fisted Health

It's been quiet on the Sonic Masala front this past week, but there has been a lot behind the scenes. We had our second Sonic Masala: London showcase (w/ H.Grimace, Gloss Rejection, James X Boyd & the Boydoids, Majorettes and Winnaretta) that was a killer Sunday sesh, followed by a week of great gigs, and the double EP launch for the Danyl Jesu/Barge With An Antenna On It 12" blasted Brisbane's The Bearded Lady away.There was also a lot of great music released in this downtime - and as it so happened one track came from LA noise junkies HEALTH, who also played here in London last Tuesday. It was great to have the band back after what feels like such a long time away, and new track 'Stonefist' is quintessential HEALTH with a more New Wave Goth bent. Live they are able to blend these "mellow"pop moments with more visceral sonic abrasions for something that is quite breathtaking.

The long-awaited (and this adjective is an understatement) second HEALTH album Death Magic is out in August through Loma Vista Recordings - preorder it here.

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It was early on a Sunday morning at ATP - A Nightmare Before Christmas 2009. After downing a fair few, at 4am we decided to cook a curry. It was during the consumption of this drunkenly delicious breakfast treat that we decided to actually do something about the music we talk about all the time.

So we started a blog – and Sonic Masala was born. Now into its fourth year, the blog has spread out to call both Australia and the UK its home (and the rest of the world), and has expanded to include gigs, festivals and a record label under its black umbrella. Come on, eat the noize.

If an mp3 is up here, it's because we have been talking about it, and think the whole world needs to know more. It's there to give you a little taste. Then, if you like, check out the band live and spend all your hard earned cash on their records. If we've posted up an mp3 of your stuff and you're not too keen on the idea, let us know and we'll happily take it down pronto.

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